Patient Care Technician - AP4 Med-Surg/Behavioral Health - Nights

Endeavor Health•Chicago, IL

44d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct patient care on an assigned nursing unit under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse Manager. This role involves effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members, adherence to standard and special precautions, and assisting patients with daily living activities such as hygiene, elimination, and nutrition. The PCT also plays a role in patient admissions, vital sign monitoring, documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR), equipment cleaning, and maintaining patient privacy. This position is for the AP4 Med-Surg/Behavioral Health unit, working night shifts.

Requirements

CNA certification or Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course or minimum six months of previous patient care experience or equivalent or completion of one nursing clinical rotation
American Heart Association CPR Certification
High school graduate or equivalent
Ability to interact effectively with others
Ability to uphold confidentiality standards appropriately
Must communicate effectively (both written and verbally), be organized and self directed

Responsibilities

Provides care to patients on assigned nursing unit under the direction of a Clinical Nurse Manager.
Communicates effectively with patient, families, visitors, and members of the health care team in a respectful manner.
Understands how to use and uses standard precautions with all patients as well special precautions that may be ordered for the patient based on the pathology diagnosed. This includes the use of all personal protective equipment.
Assists with patient hygiene based on the level assistance the patient requires.
Assists with meeting the elimination needs of the patient which includes helping patients to the bathroom or use bedside commode.
Sets up the patient room for a new admission by placing new ECG cables and leads on the counter along with SPO2 cable (critical care) and disposable blood pressure cuff.
Assists the RN in admitting new patients by attaching the ECG cables and pulse oximetry and taking initial vital signs. This includes patients with Covid-19.
Assists in providing for nutritional needs of the patient by helping them eat, if needed.
Assists with ambulating and range of motion for the patient.
Follows policies and procedures related to patient and staff safety.
Follows safe patient handling guidelines and demonstrates proper use of lifting and other patient safety equipment.
Accurately documents vital sign monitoring (temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure) as well the results of point of care blood glucose monitor (Accu-Check) in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).
Properly cleans all multi-use equipment between care of patients.
Uses standard fall and high risk precautions on all patients based on need and direction by the RN.
Performs rounding and repositioning with assigned patients every two hours.
Regularly communicates with the RN regarding any changes in the patient’s vital signs or any observations of the patient/family and any tasks assigned.
Maintains clinical competency which is tested each year by Nursing Education.
Performs 12-lead ECG on patients as directed by the RN.
Proactively organizes, and stocks nursing unit with patient care supplies.
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
Empty, measure and record output in all Foley bags/colostomy bags as directed by the RN and at the end of the assigned shift.
Gather all required linen before beginning the bathing or cleaning of patient.
Perform Accu-Check quality controls daily at Midnight.
In along with housekeeping, empty trash from patient rooms, nursing station, hallway, medication room and store room at the end of the shift.
Assists nurses in admitting patient, which includes setting up the room, transferring patient to bed.
If no PCT scheduled for the next shift check vital signs on all patients at the end of shift (0700 or 1900).
Give hand-off report to oncoming PCT before leaving at the end of shift.

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities